Storm clouds gather as Tropical Storm Dorian moves toward St. Michael Parish, Barbados, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019. Much of the eastern Caribbean island of Barbados shut down on Monday as Dorian approached the region and gathered strength, threatening to turn into a small hurricane that forecasters said could affect the northern Windward islands and Puerto Rico in upcoming days. (AP Photo/Chris Brandis)

UPDATE: The Canadian government is advising that individuals avoid all non-essential travel to the Dominican Republic as well.

For those already in the area, the government is recommending that individuals exercise caution as the storm is likely to develop into a hurricane on Tuesday and bring excessive rainfall, strong winds, flooding and landslides to the region.

Tropical storm #Dorian should sweep through several #Caribbean islands on or around August 27, and bring excessive rainfall and violent winds. If you are travelling or residing in the region, check our Travel Advice and Advisories. https://t.co/GbFYFO7Tf7

On Tuesday morning, the National Hurricane Center in the U.S. said there is a hurricane watch in effect for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, there is also a tropical storm warning in effect for Martinique, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.